During the exercises in Germany, two soldiers were killed. This was reported on Twitter of the country's ground forces.
“As a result of a tragic accident, a clash at a training ground in Bergen on Tuesday killed two soldiers,” – said in a statement. According to local media reports, the tank collided with a military off-road vehicle, both drivers were injured incompatible with life. Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.
Earlier it was reported that deliveries of new Leopard 2A7 tanks began in Germany. Tankers of the 393rd Tank Battalion began accepting a batch of 30 vehicles at the storage base, and a ceremony was held to receive the first tanks at the battalion's location. In 2022, the manned battalion will become part of the Joint High Readiness Task Force of the NATO Rapid Reaction Force.
